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arieloley's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It took me a moment to get into the novel, but eventually I found myself really captivated by the story. While the writing makes it clear that this is McNamara’s first novel, the ambition of the author to explore deep themes and difficult emotions overrides the sometimes juvenile quality of the prose.
I really enjoyed the liberties the author took with changing the intertwined myths, and the story was entertaining overall.
I really enjoyed the liberties the author took with changing the intertwined myths, and the story was entertaining overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Child death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism and Animal death
Minor: Suicide, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Xenophobia, and Toxic relationship
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